Our people

We’re a tight-knit community of advocates, caretakers and community leaders who champion rights and pursue research to improve the lives of individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

We never view what happens here as merely work to be measured on the bottom of a balance sheet. We measure our success by the lives we improve. Every smile, mastery of a new skill or new degree of independence gained is priceless. These are the moments that push us to go above and beyond every day and continue to defy expectations.

We’re different so we can make a difference.

Versatility. That’s the core of what drives our success. We transitioned from small-scale manufacturing in the 1930s to a multidisciplinary organization that’s uniquely able to meet a full spectrum of needs.

Customized approach. There aren’t set milestones on a timeline here. We tailor our expectations to the individual based on abilities, goals and interests. We address needs and preferences to ensure steady, ascending progress on each person’s path to independence.